Telemarketing (noun)

The use of telephone calls to sell products or services to potential customers.

Origin:

Tele- from greek meaning "far" + marketing from latin meaning "to buy or sell".

Examples:

1. The company uses telemarketing to generate leads.
2. The telemarketing call was made to offer a discounted service.
3. Telemarketing is often used to reach a wide range of potential customers.
4. The telemarketing campaign generated a lot of sales.
5. Telemarketing can be an effective way to increase sales, but it can also be seen as an annoyance by some.